Computational Neuroscience and the Dynamics of Disease States from 8 Aug 2011 through 12 Aug 2011

Description and
aim

Many brain disorders are dynamic diseases, where
synchronization and desynchronization of multicellular domains operates abnormally. Epilepsy, for
example, is characterized by the occurrence of synchronized activity within a
large area of the cortex. Abnormal rhythms in the basal ganglia are associated
with Parkinson's disease and migraine is a disorder characterized by severe
headaches and nausea, probably caused by malfunctioning of the serotonergic control system. The dynamics of both
physiological and pathological neuronal interactions are partially reflected in
the brain rhythms that can be recorded with intra-cerebral electrodes or
EEG/MEG. The challenge is to combine concepts of neurophysiology of neuronal
networks with the knowledge of complex dynamical systems to develop new
hypotheses regarding neural function that may be tested experimentally and
ultimately translated into the clinic. Real progress in understanding and
treatment of neuronal disorders can only be made via truly cross-disciplinary
interactions. This workshop will bring together experimentalists and theorists
to discuss the dynamics of brain disease states. Moreover, it will show-case existing successful multidisciplinary
approaches in a set of combined theoretical-experimental talks to promote
similar new collaborations.